Careers at UniSC

• School of Health | UniSC Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast
• Professional Level 4, $50.41 per hour plus 12% superannuation
• Casual opportunity

The Opportunity

The Research team is seeking a motivated First Nations Student Engagement Officer to support initiatives that raise awareness of gerontological nursing within First Nations communities and organisations.

In this role, you will develop marketing materials, design program collateral, implement campaigns, and liaise with UniSC Marketing and cultural teams across campuses. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to promote scholarships and programs that encourage First Nations students to engage with nursing in aged care.

This position provides flexibility in hours and is ideal for an undergraduate, postgraduate, or HDR student who identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

The University of the Sunshine Coast considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and the filling of this position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Our ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills and will be able to manage projects and interact with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders in a culturally safe and competent manner.

You will

• organise and coordinate events, including morning teas, virtual promotion events, and scholarship ceremonies;
• liaise with industry partners, aged care providers, and students to promote scholarships and related programs;
• collaborate with conference organisers and peak bodies representing First Nations communities;
• develop promotional materials and social media content to support engagement initiatives;
• track and report on progress using Excel; and
• assist with travel arrangements for scholarship recipients.

About you

You are motivated, culturally aware, and skilled at building relationships with diverse stakeholders. You are confident communicating with a range of audiences, highly organised, and capable of managing multiple tasks while ensuring high-quality outcomes.

You will possess:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander;
• Enrolment as an undergraduate, postgraduate, or HDR student, preferably in business, marketing, or a related discipline;
• Experience in marketing, communications, event coordination, or program support;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and
• Ability to work flexibly, manage competing priorities, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 19 April 2026.   

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the job advertisement. There will be opportunity within the application form to also include supporting documentation should you wish.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Victoria Traynor
Professor of Healthy Ageing

Email: vtraynor@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 fields ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, demonstrating outstanding performance across key disciplines. At UniSC, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational landscape and contribute to shaping the future for generations to come.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.